Sydney Financial Controller - Hands-On, Strategic & Growth

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Finance is partnering with a key client to appoint an experienced Financial Controller for its Sydney operation. The role offers genuine ownership of the finance function and close collaboration with senior leadership in Australia and a UK-based Group Finance team.

You will lead financial reporting, controls, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and compliance, delivering commercial insight to support major business decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CA ANZ/ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial reporting, taxation and compliance.
• Experience in international or multi-entity environments.
• Commercial mindset with stakeholder exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls and procedures.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity and working capital.
• Deliver management information, KPIs and Group reporting.
• Lead budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis, scenario modelling and commercial insight.
• Manage Australian statutory reporting, audit and tax requirements.
• Partner with senior operational leadership and support commercial decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

Skills

Financial reporting

Taxation

Compliance

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA ANZ / ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Talent Finance is partnering with a key client to appoint an experienced Financial Controller for its Sydney operation. The role offers genuine ownership of the finance function and close collaboration with senior leadership in Australia and a UK-based Group Finance team.

You will lead financial reporting, controls, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and compliance, delivering commercial insight to support major business decisions.